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DAY

Known for Day Extraction

Table of content

Basic Classification
Usage Context
Basic Information
History
Facts

Usage Information
Technical Details
Evaluation
Ratings
Alternatives
FAQ

Basic Classification

Function Category 📊

Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function types

Date & Time

DAY belongs to the Date & Time category. Excel functions for working with dates and time calculations Click to see all.
Operation Type 🔧

Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs

Information

DAY performs Information operations. Functions that focus on retrieving and displaying data in various formats

Usage Context

For whom 👥

Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel function

Data Analysts

DAY is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.

Financial Professionals

DAY is designed for Financial Professionals. Excel functions essential for financial analysis and planning Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

Date Calculations

DAY is used for Date Calculations. Functions for working with dates and time calculations Click to see all.

History

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

Excel 2.0

DAY was created in Excel 2.0. Functions introduced in the Excel 2.0 version release Click to see all.
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

Microsoft Excel Team

DAY was created by Microsoft Excel Team. Functions officially created by the Microsoft Excel development team Click to see all.

Facts

Interesting Fact 💡

Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function

Used billions times daily
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

The smallest unit of date functions family

Usage Information

Formula Complexity Level 📖

Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectively

Simple

DAY has a Simple complexity level. Basic Excel functions for common calculations and tasks Click to see all.

Technical Details

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

Date

DAY accepts Date as input data. Excel functions for working with dates and time values
Version Compatibility 💻

Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.

Excel 2019

DAY is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version

Excel 2016

DAY is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version

Excel 2013

DAY is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
Operating System 💾

Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platforms

Windows

DAY runs on Windows Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system

MacOS

DAY runs on MacOS Excel functions optimized for MacOS users

Web Excel

DAY runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

1

DAY needs 1 required arguments Click to see all.
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

Date

DAY accepts Date as input types Excel functions specialized in processing date and time calculations

Evaluation

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

Straightforward

Excel functions that are easy to understand and implement with clear syntax and direct results

Reliable
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

Limited Functionality

Functions with restricted capabilities, reducing problem-solving options Click to see all.

Single Purpose

Ratings

Ease of Use Score 📊

User-rated score for function's ease of use

9.5

User-rated score for function's ease of use (25%) Having high ease of use score means the function is more intuitive and user-friendly. Click to see all.
Versatility Score 📈

Rating for function's adaptability to different scenarios

5

Rating for function's adaptability to different scenarios (25%) Functions with higher versatility scores can be used in more diverse scenarios and applications. Click to see all.
Performance Score ⚙

Rating for function's execution speed and efficiency

9.8

Rating for function's execution speed and efficiency (25%) Functions with higher performance scores execute faster and use system resources more efficiently. Click to see all.
Reliability Score 🛠

Rating for function's consistency and error handling

9.9

Rating for function's consistency and error handling (25%) Functions with higher reliability scores produce more consistent results and handle edge cases better. Click to see all.
Score ⭐

Overall rating combining all scoring attributes

8.5

The overall score for DAY is 8.5. Click to see all.

Alternatives to DAY

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📈 is more versatile than DAY

⭐ is rated higher than DAY

Known for Empty Cell Detection

📈 is more versatile than DAY

⭐ is rated higher than DAY

Known for Calculate Days Between Dates

🔢 needs fewer arguments than DAY

📈 is more versatile than DAY

⭐ is rated higher than DAY

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Known for Day Of Week Determination

📈 is more versatile than DAY

⭐ is rated higher than DAY

Known for Character Count Calculation

📈 is more versatile than DAY

Known for Current Date And Time Retrieval

📊 is easier to use than DAY

📈 is more versatile than DAY

⭐ is rated higher than DAY

Known for Current Date Return

📈 is more versatile than DAY

⭐ is rated higher than DAY

FAQ about DAY